Pachyrhamma edwardsii is a species of wētā, in the family Rhaphidophoridae (cave crickets, cave wētā, or camel crickets), endemic to New Zealand. This species is found in caves, or large cavities (cave-like structures) where there is high humidity and little plant or animal life.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pachyrhamma edwardsii being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pachyrhamma acanthocera
- Pachyrhamma cavernae
- Miotopus richardsae
- Tachycines coreanus
- Diestrammena japanica
- Mayagryllus yucatanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Rhaphidophoridae
- Genus
- Pachyrhamma
- Species
- Pachyrhamma edwardsii
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